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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
A Sound Legal Opinion.

e. Bsinbridge Munday Esq, Coun-
ty Atty, Clay Co., Tex. says: "HRve
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. My brother also was very
low with Mslarial Fever and Jsuh-
dice. but was cured by timely use OF
this medicine. Am satisfied Electric
Bitters saved his life."
Mr.. d. 1. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony, saying
He positively believes he would have
died, had 1t not been for Electric
Bitters.
This great remedy will ward of, az
we'll as cure all Malaria Disease, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach
Disorders stands unequaled. Price
50c and 81 at Harry b, Garner's CITY
Pharmacy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
The story Of a Thankful Heart.

One of the noblest traits of human
nature the feeling in the heart which
urges us to show gratitude for any
favor or benefit we have re-
ceiyed at the hands of another. Sell
fish and cold indeed is the the heart
that win not award praise and give
honor where honor Is due. 1t 10 an
old and a true saying that we should
,epraise the bridge that carries us SAFE
" over the stream" These noble
motives evidently inspired the heart
of the lady who writes the following
IN behalf OF herself Ind her friend
n Ia a voluntary testimony OF gratl-
tude and Of praise for the means
through which great blessing was
conferred. Forth benefit OF other
sufferers, We publish with pleasure
,his nStory of a thankful heart
~ PALMYRA, N. j., April 10, 1881
Gentlemen-I feel that want 70
Gov a few words in regard to what
,our 4, s. S. has done for me. lwas
,J ,,sren siek in February with conget
lion of the lungs. After l could DC
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25

some IDEAS in my hesdt, but he says he
vhas in Kansas City, Omaha, Milwau-
keo and st. Paul and he neafer saw a
collar fixed oop like mine. In case OF
firo he could shump out like rabbit"
what a groenhorn you arc!"
"vhell, maybe l vhas. l go down
cellar pooty quick to look aroundt, und
| find dot dose fellers drink three bot
ties Of my wine und shteal some more.
Dot vhas game on me, sergeant"
"Of course 1t was"
"Vhell, made oop my mind dot der
next feller pays for all. Shust after
dinner he comes in. He vhas sweet
und shmiling. Vhas 1 Carl DunderP
yhas. All right. Mr.. Dunder l like
to go down cellar to sec your ~"
"WhatP"
"Shust aboudt dot time l shump for
him, und in two minutes he vhas
pulverized. l make mop of him,
und l smash two tables init his heels.
He crawls out doors after awhile, und
when he vhas gone half an hour my
telephone rings. Hello! Vhas dis Carl
DunderP He vhas. Vhell, Mr.. Dunder,
you haf almost killed der mans we sent
to read your gas meter und she Will
cost you fife hoonered dollar to settle. "
mo! And you pounded the wrong
manp'
"Vhell, how can l help it3 One day
q false expressman brings me a shtone
in package und collects eighty cents.
Der next day anodder man brings me a
package. und after I lick him I find she
yhas a bundle from der shtore. One
man comes in und collects money to
build a shurch. He vhas a shwindler,
und / look oudt gif der next man
some awful kicks, und he proofs dot he
| yhas preacher. You see, it vhas all
because nopody vhas like himself two
times. Sergeantr' M
well"
az vhas going home und 60 to bedt
] vhas seek alloafer. II ten hoonered
men como to shwindle me 1t vhas al
right und doan' say word. II yor
ring oop my telephone tonight und
vhas hanged by der neck in do wood
shed you can say dot l died because o
seech queer country. ."-Detroit Ere
| PreaS. ...
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
Aivlclous PRACTICE.
The Growth ofArsenic Eating in New forh
and other American Cities.


and Other American Cities.
The habit of arsenic eating is becom-
ing more and more common among tho
Young women of this city, and tho
physicians say that nothing too harsh
can be uttered against this miserable
practice. Arsenic preparations OF all
kinds are advertised, and various pre-
parations of this desdly drug are daily
sold for the alleged purpose of beautify-
ing the complexion. They who use it are
daily laying the foundation OF disease
that will one day destroy some of their
most vital organs. The actual object
to be gained by arsenic eating is that
clear, white, almost transparent SKIN
which they so much admire, and which
may mean an early death. Again, tho
results obtained by the use of arsenic
show very plainly the hurdul nature OF
IL. The exact state of affairs brought
about by arsenic eating is diminution
of the strength of the blood; the capi-
larry blood vessels are stopped from
working; the ends of the blood vessels
are killed; no blood is supplied to tho
skin, and the real reason for the white,
transparent nature of the skin is that
it is practically dead. If the result OF
arsenic eating is the highly transparent
state of the skin, and if this can only
result from the killing of blood vessels,
the claim that there is no harm in the
habit becomes an absurdity. Physl-
clans throughout the city are up in
arms against the use of the drug. Ono
prominent doctor said: 81 hope some-
thing will be done, and done soon. to
stop. this abominable traffic. II the
destruction of the blood vessels was the
only thing the arsenic cater succeeded
in doing, it would be bad enoughi but
that is-not all. The arsenic has bad
effect upon the kidneys, and is likely to
bring on disease which will end only
in death. 1t has also bad elect OF
the digestive organs, and soon destroys
their action; the liver, too, is disease,
by the poison, and the nerves become
affected to such an extent that thei
control becomes impossible. II act
upon the system in such way that III
victim of the habit becomes lost to al
sense of morality. The practice o
arsenic eating is vicious one tina
ou ght to be stopped Immediately betor
any more harm is done. IN 4. resi-
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
QUEER COUNTRY THIS.
Carl Dunder Jumps on the Wrong mar
and Becomes Sick All Over.

Carl Dunder Jumps on tho Wrong MAR
and Becomes Sick All Over.
Sergeant, vhas some warrant oudt
TO arrest meP" softly inquired Carl
Dundcr, as he tip;toed into tho Wood
bridge street station house.
mot that know of-whyp" replied
Sergeant Bendal. ss
"Vhell, two or three days ago y
strange man comes in my place. Vhas
Carl DunderP l vhas. All right.
Mr.. Dunder / vhas of the Board OF
Health, und l like TO look in your cell
lar for dead rats und cholera. Dot
seems all right to me, und SO light
der candle and he goes doun. He yhas
gone long time, und when he comes
oop he says dot cellar vhas all right.
lie yhas in New York, Chicago, Toledo
und odder places, upd he neafer soc
sooch clean place."
"Some swindler, of course. "
"Vhcll, in der afternoons anodder
mans vhalks in on me. Vhas Carl
Dunderp vhas. All right. Mr..
Dunder, vhas dot sewer in your cellar
all rightp If he Wasn't, dot sewer
gus fills der whole place und you vhas
taken to der bone-yard. Dot seems all
right, and let him go down. He vhas
gone a good while. und when he comes
oop he says he vhas in Buffalo, Cincin'
natl, Syracuse und Baltimore. und he
neafer see sooch sewer pefore. ta
HE was another swindler."
"Vhell, dis morning the third mar
comes in. vhas / Carl DunderP
vhas. All right. Mr.. Dunder, l vha'
der Fire Commission. Maybe YOU
cellar yhas all right If you vhas cut of
} by fire, und maype she needs some FIRE
escapes. Please light dot candle und
shall see. He vhas gone twenty min
utes, und yhen he comes oop he wipe
of his shin nit his elbow. Dot pu
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are
in danger. Consumption always
seems, at first only a cold. Do not
permit any dealer to impose upon you
with some cheap imitation of DR..
Kings New discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, but be sure
YOU get the genuine. Because he can
make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good, or Just
the same. Don't be deceived, but In
sist upon getting DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, which is guaranteed to give
relief in all Throat Lung and Chest
affections. Harry B. Garner, City
Pharmacy. Large bottles 81.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25

Longfeliow says, "Art is long" but
the artist gets on easel-ly enough.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
ESTABLISHED 1850.
The Evansville
Commercial = College
Institute d Business Training,

This old and tried institution has had q very
large attendance this winter. both ofladies and
gentlemen, and no wonder, for 1t is one OF the
most thorough and reliable Business COLLEGES
in the West. Prof. s. N. Curnlck, the princi-
pal, 10 thoroughly conyersant with business
practices and oflice work, she was for 10 years
connected with the wholesale business 81 Ev-
ansVille Every department OF the college 10
carefully conducted ON practical Business prin-
ciples. Book * coping, Penmanship, Business
Mathematics, Correspondences, Business Forms
Banking, Trading, Short hand, Type Writing,
student receives reliable business education
worth ten timesits cost. Those wishing COM
mercial course, lady or gentleman, should at
OF young men in this and adjoining counties.
Apply by letter or in person TO 8. N. CUK-
NICK, Cor. srd and Main Streets, Evansville
Indiana. Mcn.S
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
RuotIan,a Arnioa Salye.

The BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chilblains, Corns, and. all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles;
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price % cents per box
Sold by Harry b. Garner, City Phar'
macy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-10-25
MARK TwArN's oouRrsHlP.


How the Famous Humorlst Won His Bride
and Her Anxious Father, Too. I.
Mark Twain is in New York almost
every week. He is very much at home
in the city. but he never stops twice at
the same hotel; that is, not twice con-
secutively. This is because he likes
variety. 1t has nothing to do with the
bill or his methods of payment. Mark
is all right, though every now and then
some old crony from the West who
hasn't struck pay-dirt since '49, will
turn up with queer story about the
great humorist and his days Of impe.
curiosity. Little do these detractors
know that Mark was called upon sud.
denly one day to furnish Californian
testimonials to his good character. and
that he passed through the ordeal in a
fashion that should silence all carping
criticism.
As every one knows, Mr.. Clemens
first met his beautiful wife while on the
famous voyage of the Quaker City, and
he pursued his acquaintance after their
return so closely that at last the young
lady's papa one day called the ardent
and devoted Mark into his private
study and said, after some preamble;
"AIr. Clemens, l have something to
say to you which bears upon a subject
| OF grave Importance, at least to me and
mine. Yon have been coming here for
some time and your manners leave no
doubt in my mind as to your object
Now, my daughters welfare is very
dear to me, and before l can admit you
TO her society on the footing of suitor
to her hand | would like to know some
thing more than do about you, your
antecedents. etc. Stop minutel You
must remember that man may bc a
good fellow and apleasant companion
on voyage and all that, but when it
is a question as grave as this a wise
father tries to tnke every precaution
before allowing his daughters affec-
tions to become engaged, and l ask OF
you, as a gentleman, that youshall give
me the names OF some Of your friends
in California to whom may write and
make such inquiries as l deem neces-
sary, that is, if you still desire our
friendship"
| II was now Mark Twain's turn.
"Sir," said he, bowing profoundly
as became young man who respects
his hoped-for father-in-law, "your sen
timents arc in every way correct.
approve of them myself, and hasten t.
add that you have not been mistaken
in my sentiments towards your daugh
ter, who, may tell you candidly, SEEM
to me TO be the most perfect of her sex
and | honor your solicitation for he
welfare. 1 am not only perfectly willing
to give you reference but am only to-
glad to have an opportunity to do so
which my natural modesty would hav
prevented me from offering. There
fore, permit me to give you tho name
of few Of my friends. 1 will writ
them down. First is Lieutenant Gen
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

good won't complain. I think
we'll call il A.dinner, and eighteen
pence is your price fora dinner, !
take it.
Eighteen thundersl Let me tell
you, Mr.. Bantam, you'll pay me just
ten shilhngs for hat dinner, and that
won't make me whole, not by long
shot F8s tgVt
'Shol You don't say So
But I do say so. And I'll tell you
one thing more, If you don't pay it,
Ill put an attachment on your horses.
You won't take 'em out of my yard
till that bill is paid! Do you mind
thatT
Friend Doftus, said the old deacon,
at this point, you now have an OPP
portunity of witnessing the truth of
the old saying, that 1t makes all the
difference in the world whose OK is
gored.' You did not hesitate to charge
me full dinner price for poor crust
and a cup of tea
'Ohol So you have set this man
here to eat me out of house and homel'
snapped the host at the deacon.
NAY, friend; l did nothing of the
kind. Yet have 1 enjoyed to see him
eat. Remember thy rule, Lotus.
Much or little, much or little And
one other thing you may remember;
You assured me that for eighteen
pence man at your table might eat a
whole OK if he could. So, my dear
sir, should you think it we'll to attempt
any force at law in this case, you will
have me to deal with. | shall cast
my crust with friend Bantam's repast,
and share with him the chances of a
suit.
Lotus saw that he was worsted
and he probably believed that either
Abner or /, one or both, had done
this; but he did not venture to say so.
He did not think he could afford to
clock horns" with us. 1t was impos-
slble for him to retire gracefully. He
swore several additional oaths, swear
ing that he would be even with 'em
yet. Whom he meant by ''eln,' he
did not gay.
That was years ago, and Lotus
lived to keep his inn goodly number
of them; and to the very last guest
would occasionally fret him by asking
him if he still adhered to his old rule
of, "A dinners dinner, much or lit.
tlel'
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13
Marriage in Michigan.

Michigan has not hitherto required a
marriage license. This has made that
State q common resort for all persons
wanting to marry who could not obtain
o license in other States. Last winter
the Legislature of Michigan passed q
law requiring all persons to obtain a
license before they can be married.
The following is the form of questions
to be answered by the man and to
which an affidavit must be attached:
Full name of groom.
Age at last birthday
White, black, mulatto, Indian, ETC.
Residence
Birthplace
Occupation
Fathers name
Mothers maiden name
Number of times previously married.
Bride.
Similar questions must be answered
concerning the woman. Thus, it will
be seen, Ohio parties can now gain
nothing by going to Michigan to get
married.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

The breath of chronic catarrh
patient is often so offensive that he be.
comes an object of disgust. After o
time liberation sets in, the spongy
bones are attacked, and frequently en-
tirely destroyed. A constant source OF
discomfort is the dripping of the puru-
lent secretions into the throat some
times producing inveterate bronchitis,
which in its turn has been the exciting
cause of pulmonary disease. The bril-
liant results which have attended its
use for years past properly designate
Ely's Cream Balm as by far the best
and only cure. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

A good deal of talk has been INDUCED
in lately by the newspapers in the eff
fort to discover who was the youngest
soldier in the late war. The last candi-
date for the honor comes from Youngs-
town, o., and his name is E. L. Wright,
He tells the following story: When l
enlisted / was month and few days
over I2years old, weighed 93 pounds
and stood 5 feet s inches high. Now ]
weigh 200 lbs. and stand over s feet.
The army records show that I was the
youngest soldier in the Union army.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13
A Family Blessing.

Simmons Liver Regulator, the favor
ite home remedy, is entirely vegetable,
and is the purest and best family
medicine that is compounded. No
error to be feared in administering; no
injury from exposure after taking; no
loss of time. 1t is the best preventive
medicine and safe to take no matter
what the sickness may prove to be, and
in any ordinary disease, will effect a
speedy cure. Demand the genuine,
having the Z-stamp on wrapper. mo
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

The monument which marked the
site OF the famous interview between
Grant and Pemberton, at Vicksburg,
was defaced and nearly battered to
pieces Thursday by a drunken visitor,
named R. b. Jones.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

This is especially true Of purge. The
banker for it, as rule, but when taken,
wishes it to be prompt, sure and effective
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets leave
nothing to be desired in point of efficacy,
and yet their action is totally free from any
unpleasant symptoms, or disagreeable after
effects. Purely vegetable, perfectly harm
laaa n fl4 g5a4s tf1elf 54 Il ti4s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

Jack--'.Ah, Miss Kate, it's the little
things that tell.n Miss Kate Yes,
little brothers and sisters.n
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

II In storing onions spread them out 90
that the air can get to them. They
will not keep we'll II piled up, but In q
cool place there will be no difficulty
with them II they be spread in thin
layers. No decayed onions should be
allowed, Dc they may damage all. "
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13

Phil Armour, the noted Chicago
meat packer, has given $4O0, 900 for the
establishment aud maintenance Of a
mission In that city, where 1000 chill
dren of the poorest Of the poor may BE
educated, and for q free dispensarY fol
the same class Of people.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13
M O r I @ e
TEACHERS

Tho Board OF School Examiners Of Henry count
Ohio, viii hold meetings for the examination Of ap
pllcants for teachers certificates as follows:
In Basement of Court House in Nc
poleon, Ohio, on the LIST and Sd satur
days in March and the 1st and Sd Sat
urdays in April and May, the 1st Sat
urday in juno, July and August, the
LIST and sd Saturdays in September
and the list and Sd sal urdays in octo-
ber, the LIST and Sd Saturdays in No
vember, and the list Saturdays in De
cember, January and February.
Evidence Of good moral character will be required
of all candidates. That evidence to bea personal
knowledge of the Examiners concerning The sppli-
cant, or certificates Of good moral character from
soms reliable source.
SRs. s5IS,s I, ,SsfSSEakSsEED. i s.!SSrs E..nin'r'.
Feb2O-7S.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-10-13
Land for Salel

yHF undersigned viii cell so scres ofland situstsd
81 X In the west half Of the northwest qunrtero
section H. town q range 8, q acres clear, the bali
ance timber land. Title clear. For further inf0r-s
matiof inquire OF W. II. Bruins, on the Adjoinfng
orIn or OF AN DIRE " EWARTS,
JaLneAtoxn. rs. Nh
apl fa.ea III VI q 4 "a Mercer CO.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-04-14
The Bride of Death.

SHELBYvILL, Tenn, April 7.-One o
the saddest accidents occurred last night
that has ever taken place in town. Mr.
Allie 81. Ruth and Miss Carrie Sharp
were to be married tomorrow morning al
8 o'clock, all the preparations for the
happy event having been made. Mr.
Ruth called last night to spend a few
hours with Miss Sharp.
He was getting ready to leave for home
and had put on his overcoat and mufler
and laid q revolver that he had brought
with him on table. She told him to
put it into his pocket, as she was afraid
fit, and handed it to him, when the
trigger caught somehow in her wrap and
exploded the charge, the bullet entering
her heart, killing her almost instantly.
She made ap effort to call her lovers
name, but fell in his arms and expired.
Miss Sharp was one of the acknowledged
bellies of Shelbyville society, and was
universally admired for her many graces.
Mr.. Ruth is son of Mayor W. Ruth,
and is one of the most promising young
business men of the town. No one, few
short hours ago, had brighter future IN
front of them than he and his beautiful
bride. elect. Now the one is in eternity
and the other crszed with grief at the
horrible accident.
There would seem to be great blame
attached to Mr.. Ruth for carrying pis-
tol, but the explanation is that the
neighborhood had been excited by
rumors of q mad dog in the vicinity, and
only few nights before he had narrowly
escaped a bite from a dog, and he had
carried the pistol to protect himself from
possible danger. Both families are
deeply grieved at the sad occurrence and
they have the entire sympathy of the
community in this terrible misfortune.